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Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions

FILE PHOTO: Sarah Mullally arrives to attend the Installation Service for her as the 106th and first female Archbishop of Canterbury, at Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Britain, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Sarah Mullally arrives to attend the Installation Service for her as the 106th and first female Archbishop of Canterbury, at Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Britain, March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Praying for a World Cup miracle? Fans flock to baby Jesus in Mexico kit

A baby Jesus figurine dressed in the jersey of the Mexico national team is arranged at the Metropolitan Cathedral on June 16.
A baby Jesus figurine dressed in the jersey of the Mexico national team is arranged at the Metropolitan Cathedral on June 16.

Pope Leo says ‘thanks be to God’ for interim US-Iran peace deal

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped the interim deal between the US and Iran will end the conflict for good.
Pope Leo XIV said he hoped the interim deal between the US and Iran will end the conflict for good.

Pope urges migrants to integrate during Canary Islands visit

Pope Leo XIV blesses a child from the popemobile as he arrives to lead a Mass at the Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria on June 11.
Pope Leo XIV blesses a child from the popemobile as he arrives to lead a Mass at the Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria on June 11.

6-7, Bad Bunny, AI: Pope Leo targets the young

Pope Leo in Madrid on June 6. The pontiff has frequently been seen doing the 6-7 hand gesture on popemobile rides.
Pope Leo in Madrid on June 6. The pontiff has frequently been seen doing the 6-7 hand gesture on popemobile rides.

Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Pope Leo arrives to celebrate Holy Mass at Plaza de Cibeles, during his apostolic journey in Madrid on June 7. The mass is expected to be the largest event during his week-long visit to Spain.
Pope Leo arrives to celebrate Holy Mass at Plaza de Cibeles, during his apostolic journey in Madrid on June 7. The mass is expected to be the largest event during his week-long visit to Spain.

Pope Leo calls for end to polarisation during Spain visit

Spain's Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcoming Pope Leo at the royal palace in Madrid on June 6.
Spain's Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcoming Pope Leo at the royal palace in Madrid on June 6.

Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack

Suspects accused of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, arrive at the Federal High Court ahead of judgment in Abuja, Nigeria, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye
Suspects accused of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, arrive at the Federal High Court ahead of judgment in Abuja, Nigeria, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Marvellous Durowaiye

Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with migrants

Pope Leo's itinerary includes stops in Madrid, Monsterrat and Barcelona.
Pope Leo's itinerary includes stops in Madrid, Monsterrat and Barcelona.

Pope Leo names first lay woman to lead Vatican department

Before he died, Pope Francis named two nuns to key Vatican positions.
Before he died, Pope Francis named two nuns to key Vatican positions.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.